Senior Litigation Associate Attorney

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A law firm seeks a highly experienced Senior Litigation Associate Attorney with over 7 years of practice in insurance defense and personal injury law. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in litigating cases involving insurance defense, particularly in the realm of personal injury claims, with a focus on high-exposure incidents such as fatalities, explosions, slip and fall accidents, and drowning.

Duties:

• Represent clients facing complex legal challenges in insurance defense and personal injury litigation.
• Provide comprehensive legal counsel and defense strategies to individuals, businesses, and insurance companies.
• Conduct thorough investigations into each case, analyzing evidence and developing effective defense strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses for state court litigation proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant case law and statutes in insurance defense and personal injury matters.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations as required.
• Collaborate with partners on case strategy and client communication.
• Prepare for and participate in trial proceedings as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and organized case files and documentation.
• Stay updated with changes in insurance law, personal injury statutes, and precedents.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• 7+ years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense and personal injury.
• Litigation experience in Texas state courts, focusing on insurance defense and personal injury matters.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses.
• Legal research and analysis skills specific to insurance defense and personal injury law.
• Trial preparation and courtroom experience.
• Case management and organizational abilities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Valid license to practice law in Texas.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses.
• Legal research and analysis skills specific to insurance defense and personal injury law.
• Trial preparation and courtroom experience.
• Case management and organizational abilities.

Benefits:

• Health insurance with both PPO and HSA, including firm contributions.
• 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options, with discretionary matching.
• Vision, dental, and other ancillary benefits.
• Up to $50,000 life insurance.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
Phone : (713) 270-1199
Fax : (213) 895-7306